Venus Williams tames opponent almost half her age to lead American charge

Venus Williams is, at 37 years old, the oldest dame to play into the second week at Wimbledon since Martina Navratilova in 1994

Venus Williams is, at 37 years old, the oldest maiden to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon since Martina Navratilova was the same age when she was the tournaments runner-up in 1994.

Williams beat 19 -year-old Naomi Osaka of Japan 7-6( 3 ), 6-4 in the third round, and is currently facing another 19 -year-old on Monday with a quarterfinal berth at post, Ana Konjuh of Croatia.

The 10 th-seeded Williams is a five-time champion at the All England Club.

Williams is one of four Americans remaining in the maids singles draw, more than any other nation. The others Coco Vandeweghe, Alison Riske and Shelby Rogers each play their third-round matches on Saturday.

This is Williams first tournament since a two-car clang in Florida last-place month that police say she generated. A 78 -year-old man in the other auto, Jerome Barsons, died approximately two weeks later. On Friday, it was uncovered private vehicles to participate in the incident could be examined by experts next week.

The Palm Beach Post was pointed out that attorneys representing Williams and the family Barsons agreed at a Friday court hearing on how they will examine the cars, which are being held at a tow yard. The advocates agreed to exchange data downloaded from the onboard computer systems in their clients gondolas. The data could provide details such as private vehicles rush and braking in the seconds before the 9 June crash.

Barsons died 23 June and his property is suing Williams. Palm Beach Gardens police say Williams drove her Toyota SUV into the path of the Hyundai sedan driven by Barsons wife. Williams has not been quoted or charged.